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The Plantation Key Weigh Station Relocation Feasibility Study is a planning level feasibility study that assessed possible relocation and technological modification alternatives of the Plantation Key Weigh Station (PKWS). The study recommends an upgrade to the existing Plantation Key Weigh Station with mainline Piezo Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) technology for both northbound and southbound truck traffic. WIM technology will electronically monitor trucks in motion and help reduce the number of trucks entering and exiting the weigh station.This technology uses a series of embedded sensors to calculate truck weight per axle as the truck drives over the sensor pad. Overweight trucks can then be identified and further inspected at the weigh station. The Office of Motor Carrier Compliance is currently installing a mainline Piezo Weigh-In-Motion system to begin monitoring southbound trucks traveling on the U.S. 1 corridor. A periodic review of emerging technologies in this industry is warranted to continue exploring options that will improve the safety, efficiency, and operation of the Plantation Key Weigh Station. Listed below are the project alternatives that were considered during the course of this study. |
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